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We hear from Common Council President Cavalier Johnson on the news he could be taking over as acting mayor of Milwaukee. Then, speak with members from Governor Evers’ Task Force on Student Debt about changing the conversation around education loans. Plus, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton reflects on the lessons of going virtual during the pandemic.

We learn about the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon and the no-cost home designs available to Wisconsin residents. Then, a teacher describes the challenges of educating students both in person and virtually. We speak with the Hmong American Women’s Association about their new home at the Pabst Mansion. Plus, hear new local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

A child and family therapist shares insight on how to support young people facing mental health crises. Then, we learn about Black Space, a place dedicated to therapy for Black, Brown and LGBTQ people. We learn what prohibition was like in Milwaukee. Plus, we look at the history of the Lake Geneva Playboy Club and the stigma of working there as a bunny.

On this Chancellor’s Report we’ll talk about the important role journalists play to ensure citizens have the information they need—and that the information is accurate, accessible, and balanced with respect to equity and diversity.

Community activists with the Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba share why they’re calling to end the decades-long trade embargo with Cuba. Then, our auto contributor joins us to talk about why Hyundais and Kias are being targeted by car thieves. We’ll learn about the Girls Who Code program at UW-Milwaukee and how the pandemic opened new doors for the participants. Plus, we’ll explore this year’s Sculpture Milwaukee exhibit.

We learn how a local organization is preparing to help Afghan refugees in Wisconsin. Then, look at Diverse and Resilient's 414ALL Program and its mission to promote sexual health in Milwaukee. Plus, learn about five community events in the city this month.

On this Chancellor's Report we'll talk to Chancellor Mark Mone about updates on how this fall’s UWM semester is progressing.

We learn about what Suni Lee’s appearance and wins in the Tokyo Olympics means to the Hmong community. Then, look at last week’s severe storms in Wisconsin and what it could mean for the rest of the season. We learn about Darian Dixon’s journey from studying geosciences at UW-Milwaukee to now being a Mars rover operator. Plus, talk about some of the best events happening in Milwaukee this month.

We learn about a bipartisan effort to pass a bill that calls for the inclusion of Asian American history in the Wisconsin K-12 public school curriculum. We explore what the Wisconsin State Fair will look like this year. OurDig In! series with Venice Williams explores some of the many ways to use fresh herbs and the importance of trimming back your plants.

We break down the latest updates on the federal eviction moratorium and explain what it means for those facing eviction in Wisconsin. Then, speak with the filmmaker of Joychild, a documentary short about a child coming out as trans to their mother. We learn about a rare and smelly flower that bloomed at the UW-Milwaukee greenhouse. Plus, musicians Zach Pietrini and McKenna Bray share new music in our Pandemic Performers series.